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Healthy sexuality ​The strategy is simple: Tell the truth — that is, that sex and sexuality are pleasures as well as responsibilities. Start talking As children are exposed to new ideas and experiences, it can be hard to know what to say. Nobody has all of the answers; what is most […]

Take action: Healthy communication Developing healthy communication is the foundation for good relationships. Healthy communication is a lot more than what to say and not to say to your children. It’s about developing an environment where your children feel safe; respected; and that their feelings, fears, failures and successes can be […]

Te invito – material Te invito is a toolkit developed by Esperanza United as a collection of resources and materials for individuals and organizations to increase awareness and engage Latino men and boys in preventing domestic violence. Visit teinvito.org for information about this toolkit. Te invito: Why While the number of […]

Te invito: Videos Te Invito is a toolkit developed by Esperanza United as a collection of resources and materials for individuals and organizations to increase awareness and engage Latino men and boys in preventing domestic violence. In this toolkit, you will find information about programs that have been documented to work […]

How do I prepare? Part 2 To prepare for a conversation with your children about a potentially difficult subject, it’s important to remember that as the adult, you must guide and model healthy communication. Talk openly Encourage open, honest, and thoughtful reflection. Allow children of all ages to express their ideas, […]

How do I prepare? Part 1 How do you prepare yourself to talk to your child about sensitive subjects? Try to go into the conversations with these principles in mind. Be patient Sometimes it can take a while for children to ask their question or tell a story. This may be […]

Am I too late? A parent is a child’s first and most important teacher; open and honest communication will allow you to teach your children some of the most important lessons they’ll ever learn. Start early When young children want information and advice, they go to their parents first. Once they […]

Trainings, glossaries, and curricula Continuous education is necessary for Language Access since language evolves with new words, phrases. Glossaries There are many unique terms for language access that are necessary for everyone (victims and advocates) need to know. Here are some resources on terminology. We encourage you to develop your own […]

Sample LEP plans It is helpful to review language access plans from other organizations. Here are two different examples of language access plans that may be helpful as you work towards meaningful language access. Model protocol on services for limited English proficient immigrant and refugee victims of domestic violence, by the […]

Promising practices There are many promising practices throughout this website, however, we would like to highlight the following promising practices: The use of glossaries to have consistent usage of words spoken in your community Ongoing Language Access trainings for all staff Periodically reviewing the codes of ethics and guidelines for interpretation practices. Helpful […]